Professor Chris Hankin appointed as Chairman of the INRIA Scientific Council

Professor Chris Hankin appointed as Chairman of the INRIA Scientific Council
INRIA is the French national institute for research in computer science and control.

The scientific council gives its opinion on the major aspects of the institute's scientific policy, a policy that guides the work of the research teams.

The council gives its opinion on the development of research centres. It ensures consistency between changes in activity and the scientific programmes of INRIA. The scientific council rules on the appointment of directors of research centres and their renewal in the position, in agreement with the board of directors.